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HI HCR262

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/16/2011

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study on implementing Powerball, Mega Millions lottery, or both in Hawaii.

  • Study should examine revenue generation potential, as state lotteries generated $53.7 billion in ticket sales in fiscal year 2006 (three percent of total state revenue in participating states).

  • Study must include findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to be reported to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2012 regular session convenes.

  • Cites Hawaii's severe economic downturn and the need for alternative revenue sources beyond taxes, noting that 42 states participate in Powerball and 41 states participate in Mega Millions.

Legislative Description

Lottery Study

Last Action

(H) Referred to JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 43

3/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2011

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